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Still not learning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2025
» The Anutin government recently launched a national committee to investigate mistakes made during Hat Yai flood management. The goal of the committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno and flood experts, is to "draw lessons" from the Hat Yai flood disaster, with the hope that such lessons will improve future disaster preparedness.
Steep online learning curve
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2020
» The government's remote learning project has provided a valuable lesson -- all those involved still face a steep learning curve when it comes to this particular subject.
Good start to level learning
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/10/2021
» Last week, a small project was launched in the hope of addressing the fundamental problem of Thailand's education system. Dubbed the "Equitable Education Guarantee System", the project has the express goal of reducing the gap between students from affluent and low-income households in the school system.
Treat the students fairly
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2020
» Halt the harassment. Stop the intimidation. Put on hold any attempt to punish school students who display the three-finger salute or white ribbons ostensibly to show solidarity with the pro-democracy rallies.
No more child labour
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2024
» Today is "World Day Against Child Labour", reminding Thailand once again of the need to intensify efforts to eradicate the horrors of this scourge.
Teacher's Day realities
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2024
» Teachers across the country are honoured on Tuesday on Teacher's Day with praise and blessings that should make them proud of their careers.
No excuse for racist slurs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2025
» Campaigning for victory in local elections next month may be fierce, but Thaksin Shinawatra has been accused of not just a breach of etiquette but also outright racism at a recent rally.
Welfare rules need review
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2024
» Last week, Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa announced the expansion of welfare programmes to benefit newborns, the elderly and the disabled. While experts welcomed the push, it was certainly overdue.
Education needs revamp
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2020
» The abuse of kindergarten children at Sarasas Witaed Ratchaphruek School should not be allowed to end with penalties only for the local administration.
'Thainess' needs rethink
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/12/2022
» The Education Ministry has faced a torrent of criticism for its initiative to single out history as an individual subject from the social cluster in school curricula.